Events
Make an impact for America's Gold Star families by attending, hosting, or volunteering for our fundraising events!
April 2026
Hearts and Heroes Tea Tampa
April 12, 2026
Hearts and Heroes Tea Palm Beach
April 19, 2026
May 2026
LemonAID Stand for the Fallen
May - August, 2026
Across the United States, hundreds of families participate in this opportunity to support Gold Star Families and teach their children the costs of our freedoms. Children, families, youth groups, or even sports teams host LemonAID stands to fundraise for the Gold Star Christmas project – where thousands of Christmas gifts to America's Gold Star children. Receive a downloadable guide, packet for marketing, and inspirational stories of our heroes by registering for a LemonAID Stand today!
June 2026
Freedom 4 Miler – Tampa, FL
June 27, 2026
A meaningful and memorable 4 mile run where all proceeds go directly towards benefitting Believe With Me’s families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful, impactful celebration of our Independence and Freedom. Your generosity towards this cause will help us purchase Christmas gifts for more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers and service members.
July 2026
Freedom 4 Miler – Tequesta, FL
July 4, 2026
A meaningful and memorable 4 mile run where all proceeds go directly towards benefitting Believe With Me’s families of fallen soldiers! Be a part of a beautiful, impactful celebration of our Independence and Freedom. Your generosity towards this cause will help us purchase Christmas gifts for more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers and service members.
October 2026
Student Ambassador Freedom Formal
October 2026 | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
The Freedom Formal is an event designed to inspire the next generation to live a life worthy of the sacrifices our Gold Star Families have made on their behalf. A prom-style event where dinner and a THANK YOU from a local Gold Star Family is included. Students are encouraged to fundraise leading up to the event, helping Believe With Me provide Christmas gifts for our more than 2,500 children of fallen service members. Students often follow up by attending or leading other events as they realize – our organization has THEM at the heart of our mission, as well as our families of the fallen.
December 2026
Gold Star Christmas Gala Palm Beach
December 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
An incredible evening to bring Hope and Help to America’s Gold Star Families! This Christmas, Believe With Me will be giving Christmas gifts to more than 2,500 children of fallen soldiers. The #GoldStarChristmas Gala will be YOUR opportunity to be a part of this incredible work of HEART. Families of Fallen Soldiers all across the country will be getting boxes full of Christmas joy and love, letting them know that America has not forgotten their sacrifices and we remember them at this most important time of year. Delicious food, music, special guest appearances and patriotism are on Santa’s list for the night! Join us as we celebrate our freedom, honor our Gold Star Families, and bring some real hope and help to those we owe so very much.
February 2027
Hearts & Stripes Formal
February 2027 / 6:30 PM- 11:00 PM
Believe With Me's Hearts & Stripes Student Formal is a prom style event that gives high school students the opportunity to celebrate the lives of our fallen service members and recognize the high cost of their freedoms and opportunities. Students come together for an evening of honor, celebration and most importantly - FUN! The evening includes dinner, a DJ, dancing, photobooths, and more, while giving students an opportunity at philanthropy and fundraising.
